My daughter is 18 today. I've been a mom for 18 years. And that is definitely an adventure! Our daughter went and grew up while I wasn't looking. Okay, I was looking. I'm always looking. They don't call me their #1 stalker for no reason. I prefer to call myself their #1 fan. It's just … Continue reading #12 Eighteen
My mom is 60 today. And she is truly the hardest working person I know. Her mom died when she was 19. She gave birth to me at 20. I was her saving grace. Her words during a conversation we had during our sleepover (I'll get to the details shortly). She raised three daughters and struggled to support … Continue reading #11 Old Ladies Night Out
So back when I was contemplating all this 40 before 40 craziness, my good friend Bethany said "Alright, your 10th adventure is definitely going to be a 10k". At first, I was like "umm, yeah right". But then, since I'm not one to back down from a challenge, I began my journey to become a "runner" … Continue reading #10 Running a 10k
Let me tell you there was a lot of hype building up to this event. And terror. And panic. And self-doubt. And...did I mention terror? And maybe a little whining on my part (about dirt and germs and eyelashes). My adventure team for this race: Rachel, Voni, Bethany, Crystal and Jeni Mae These ladies are … Continue reading #9 Spartan Sprint
I decided I would spare you my typical wordy words and post a photo blog. Okay to be fair, there will still be some words. I can't just quit being a word-aholic. College Tour Okay...so we kind of slacked on the photos during the tour. It was busy. 21 years ago I was a freshman … Continue reading #8 College, Falls and Lashes
I know this isn't my birthday, so how can it be a new adventure? Let me explain my ways... It's the birthday that started this whole blog madness. It's the impending one that a certain someone is having a hard time with. It's the reason I started my 40 adventures before 40 and the inspiration for … Continue reading #7 My Husband Turns 40
I definitely went golfing. I was sort of bad at it. Okay...I was really bad. My husband has been golfing for years. He told me the story of his first time golfing. He was 16. One of his brother's friends took him. It's a fond memory of a great guy named George Shepard, who has since … Continue reading #6 Golf…sort of
Holy History...not necessarily literally...just that there was a lot of it. And I dig that stuff. Close second to science. I really dig that science stuff. I had no idea and I was so impressed. So was Beau. Which is not always easy. He tolerates and supports my travel goals...but sometimes he's less enthusiastic than I'd like … Continue reading #4 and #5 Savannah and Charleston
As many of you know, I have this crazy bucket list. One of my "things" is visiting all 50 states before I'm 50. While it's ambitious, I'm confident I can get it done. I mean an average of 3.45 states per year is no biggie...drop in the bucket really. What most of you may not … Continue reading #3 Sunrise and Swim
I know that you are eagerly awaiting my 40 before 40 blogging (ha)...so I will give in and keep you waiting no longer... Adventure #2: Hike to Mount Pilchuck Lookout. http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-pilchuck I shall tell this story in photos and reflections. And cheesy analogies. And quotes from the mountain. Reflection #1: Bring your own toilet paper. Better yet...don't … Continue reading #2 Climbing a Mountain
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